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OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF i~~! PENNA,
LOUANN ENSMINGEIl,
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DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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are dl\/orced from the bonds of matrimony,
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The court retolns jurisdiction of the following claims which hove
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MARITAL AGREEM~
TillS AGREEMENT, made this loth day of August, 1995, by
and between Louann Ensminger, party of the first part, herein-
after referred to as "Wife", and steven M, Ensminger, party of
the second part, hereinafter rsferred to as "Husband".
WITNESSETH:
WIIEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife,
having been married on August 20, 1977 in Enola, Pennsylvania I
and
WHEREAS, there has been issue of that marriage, to wit:
Stephen Scot Ensminger, 0,0.8, 2/14/78, and Alycia Rose
Ensminger, 0.0.8, 3/0/85/ and
MIEREAS, certain differences have arisen by and between
the parties as a result of which they have now separated and live
separate and apart from one another, and the parties hereto are
desirous of settling fully and finally their respecti\/e financial
and property rights and obligations as between each other
including, without limitation by specification: the settling of
all matters botween them relating to the ownership and equitable
distribution of real and personal property; the settling of all
matters between them relating to the past, present and future
oupport, alimony and/or maintenance of Wife by lIuoband or of
lIusband by Wife/ and in general, the settling of any and all
claims and pOBBible olaimB by one against the other or againlt
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their respective estates.
WHEREAS, the parties being fully advised as to their
respective rights, duties and obligations growing out of their
marital status, particularly with respect to the relevant sec-
tions of the Divorce code, Act of April 2, 1980, P.L. 63, Act No.
26, as amended, and being fully aware of their right to consult
with or having consulted with their rcspective legal counscl or
advisors, namely Andrew C, Sheely, Esquirc, Attorncy for wife,
and Arthur K, Oils, Esquire, Attorney for Husband, and having had
the opportunity and ability to request a full and complete
disclosure of income and assets from the other, and reviewing
this Agreement, have come to an agreement as to each and all of
their said matters of property and relations I and
WHEREAS, Wife has filed a No-fault and fault Complaint
in Divorce, said complaint being docketed in the Cumberland
county prothonotary's Office at No. 95 - 3242,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals
and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, each of the
parties hereto intending to be legally bound hereby by affixing
their hands and seals agrec as follows:
1. SEPARATION
It shall be lawful for each party at all times
hereafter to live separate and apart from each other in such
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place or places as he or she may from time to time choose or deem
fit.
2. INTERFERENCE
Each party shall be free from interference, authority
and control, direct or indirect, by the other as fully as if he
or she were single and unmarried, Neither shall molest the other
or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabitate or dwell
with him or her, or to in any way harass or malign the other.
3. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES
Except as otherwise provided herein, Husband relin-
quishes his inchoate intestate right and his right to act as a
personal representative in the estate of Wife, and Wife relin-
quishes her inchoate intestate right and her right to act as a
personal representative in the estate of Husband. Each of the
parties hereto by their presents, for himself or herself, his or
her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, does remise,
release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other party hereto,
his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns or any of
them, of any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of
actions, suits, at law or equity, of whatsosver kind or naturs,
for or because of any matter or thing omitted or suffered to be
done by said other party prior to and including the date hereof,
except that this release shall in no way exonerate or discharge
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either party hereto from the obligations and promises made and
imposed by reason of this Agreement and shall in no way affeot
any cause of action in aboolute divoroe whioh either party may
have against each other.
4. MARITAL PROPERTY
The parties hereto acknowledge that during their
marriage they have acquired, individually or jointly, various
aosets and property, including the followingl
(A) Marital Rosidence located at 8 Walnut Lane, camp
Hill, Pennsylvania (Lower Allen Township)
(8) 1989 Chevrolet Astro Van,
(C) 1986 Toyota Truck,
(D) civil Service Rotirement system Retirement,
(E) 401 (K) retirement with Appleton Paper,
(F) Motorcycle,
(0) Guns, inclUding 22 caliber rifle (Serial No.
AI41834), 12 Gauge Smith' Wesson (Serial No.
FC39870) and 20 Gauge Bairdner (Serial No. ND2210-
012) and Gun Cabinet,
(H) Fishing/ Hunting Equipment, Canoe, camping Gearl
(I) Truck tires,
(J) Wife's savings Bonds in the approximate amount of
$4,025,00' and
(J) Mllo personal property.
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Husband and Wife acknowledge that they are aware of their
respective rights pursuant to the Divorce Code of 1980, as
amended, to obtain formal valuations or appraisals of the marital
residence, and the other items of marital property listed above.
However, the parties agree that they will not undertake this
expense and acknowledge that no financial disclosures are at-
tached to this agreement as separate exhibits or schedules. The
parties hereby waive any necessity for completing or attaching
any financial disclosure(s). Each party further acknowledges the
opportunity to attach a full and complete financial disclosure
and that such disclosure is not required to effectuate a fair and
equitable resolution of their marital rights, duties and Obliga-
tions as provided in the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
5. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Wife shall be specifically entitled to items (A), (B),
(D) and (J) as identified in paragraph 4. Husband shall be
specifically entitled to items (C), eE), (G), (H) and (I) as
identified in paragraph 4.
The parties hereto mutually agree that they have
effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, household
furnishings, appliances and other household personal property
between them, and they mutually agree that each party shall from
and after the date hereof be the sole and separate owner of all
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such tangible personal property presently in his or her posses-
sion, whether said property is heretofore owned jointly or
individually by the parties hereto, and this Agreement shall have
the effect of an assignment or bill of sale from each party to
the other for such property as may be in the individual posses-
sions of each of the parties hereto.
The parties hereto have divided between themselves, to
their mutual satisfaction, all items of tangible and intangible
marital property. Neither party shall make any claim to any such
items of marital property, or of the separate personal property
of either party, which are now in the possession and/or under the
control of the other.
From and after the date of the signing of this Agree-
ment both parties shall have complete freedom of disposition as
to their separate property which is in their possession or
control pursuant to this Agreement and may mortgage, sell, grant,
conveyor otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether
real or personal, whether such property was acquired before,
during or after marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need join
in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed, mortgage, or other
instrument of the other pertaining to such disposition of
property.
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6. REAL ESTATE
Husband agrees to transfer his right, title and inter-
est in and to the parcel of jointly-owned real estate with
improvements thereon situate at 8 Walnut Lane, camp Hill, Lower
Allen Township, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, to Wife and to
sign all documents necessary to effect said transfer of the title
to the real estate to her name individually. The documents
necessary to transfer title from Husband and Wife to Wife to the
jointly-owned real estate will be signed simultaneously herewith.
Wife agrees to assume and pay and save Husband harmless
from any obligation which he may be liable as a result of the
mortgage on the jointly-owned real estate in favor of citicorp,
said mortgage being recorded in the Cumberland county Recorder of
Deeds Office. Wife agrees that upon delivery of the deed to the
jointly-owned real estate, she will make the mortgage payments
and will indemnify Husband on account of any obligation ho may
have to her on account of the mortgage or mortgages, as well as
any other obligation concerning the ownership of the real estate
including, but not being limited to, municipal lions, real estate
taxes, sewer and water assessments, fire and casualty insurance,
and utilities.
7. MOTOR VEHICLES
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The parties hereto agree that Wife shall be entitled to
have the sole and exclusive control, benefit, use and title of
the 1989 Chevrolet Astro Van. The parties hereto agree that
Husband shall be entitled to have the sole and exclusive control,
benefit, use and title of the 1986 Toyota truck, and truck
accessories, including its tires.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
(Al The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any
and all savings and checking accounts, as well as certificates of
deposit, owned by them jointly or singly, have been divided to
their mutual and individual satisfaction.
(B) Neither party hereto shall make a claim upon the
other for accumulated pension, profit-sharing, retirement sup-
port, retirement benefits, insurance policies, IRA's, or any
retirement-related benefits.
(C) The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any
and all life insurance policies owned by them jointly or singly
have been divided to their mutual and individual satisfaction.
Each party hereto acknowledges that they have in their sole
possession those policy or policies of life insurance which they
intend to keep and retain as their sole and exclusive property
and, further, each party shall have the right to designate the
beneficiaries of said policies.
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(D) The division of existing marital property is not,
except as otherwise expressly provided herein, intended by the
parties to constitute in any way, a sale or exchange of assets
and the division is being affected without the introduction of
outside funds or other property not constituting a part of the
marital estate. As a part of an equitable division of the
marital properties and the marital settlement herein contained,
the parties hereto agree to save and hold each other harmless
from all income taxes assessed against the other resulting from
the division of the property as herein provided.
9. DEBTS OF HUSBAND AND WIFE
The parties hereto agree that any and all obligations
incurred subsequent to the date of separation, said date being
April 14, 1995, shall be the sole and individual responsibility
of the party incurring the obligation.
Husband represents and warrants to Wife that from the
signing of this Agreement and in the future he will not contract
or incur any debt or liability for which Wife or her estate might
be responsible and shall indemnify and save harmless Wife from
any and all claims or demands made against her by reason of debts
or obligations incurred by him.
Wife represents and warrants to Husband that from the
signing of this Agreement and in the future she will not contract
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or incur any debt or liability for which Husband or his estate
might be responsible and shall indemnify and save harmless
Husband from any and all claims or demands made against him by
reason of debts or obligations incurred by her.
10. CUS'l'ODY
Husband and Wife acknowledge that all issues involving
custody and temporary custody and visitation with respect to the
minor children, have been resolved in that both parties shall
have legal custody and that Wife shall have primary physical
custody of the children. Nothing in this Marital Agreement,
however, shall prevent either party from pursing a custody action
in any Court with appropriate jurisdiction, to the extent such
custody action becomes necessary in the future.
11. SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN
The parties hereto acknowledge that a support action
has been commenced against Husband in the Cumberland County
Domestic Relations Office docketed to DR No. 23,849 at No. 95 -
444 in support. The parties further acknowledge that an Order of
Court has been entered in the above-captioned matter and that
this Agreement shall have no affect on any prior or subsequent
support action or modification proceedings pursued by either
party. It is fully understood that circumstances may necessitate
an adjustment in the amount of support either upwards or downwar-
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ds, depending upon the circumstances and the reepective incomes
of the parties hereto in accordance with general support stan-
dards and that either Husband or Wife may petition for such
change in support as deemed necessary.
12. ALIMONY. SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions
of this Agreement providing for equitable distribution of marital
property are fair, adequate and satisfactory to them and are
accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final satisfaction of
any claims or demands that either may now or hereafter have
against the other for support, maintenance or alimony. Husband
and Wife further, voluntarily and intelligently, waive and
relinquish any right to seek from the other any payment for
support, alimony and maintenance and, further, waive and relin-
quish any rights to division of property, other than provided in
this Agreement and, finally, waive any rights to alimony pendente
lite, counsel fees and court costs.
Husband and Wife both agree that they have been
respectively advised and are aware of the contents of the
provisions of the Divorce Code, Act of April 2, 1980, P.L. 63,
Act No. 26, as amended, in Pennsylvania, wherein considerations
are set forth in determining an appropriate amount, if any, to he
paid in the form of alimony. After being fully advised of the
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contents of the Divorce Code, as amended, both parties volun-
tarily and intelligently waive and relinquish any right to seek
from the other payment for support, alimony and maintenance.
13. MUTUAL RELEASE
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party
waives his or her right to alimony and further distribution of
property inasmuch as the parties hereto agree that this Agreement
provides for an equitable distribution of their marital property
in accordance with the Divorce Code, as amended. subject to the
provisions of this Agreement, each party has released and dis-
charged and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and
his or her heirs, legal representatives, executors,
administrators and assigns, release and discharge the other of
and from all causes of action, claims, rights or demands what-
soever in law or equity, which either of the parties ever had or
now has against the other, except any or all cause or causes of
action for divorce or except in any or all causes of action for
breach of any provisions of this Agreement. Each party also
waives their right to request marital counseling pursuant to
section 3302 of the Divorce Code.
14. SUBSEOUENT DIVORCE
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A decree in divorce entered by a court of competent
jurisdiction to either party shall not suspend, supersede or
affect the terms of this Agreement. Both parties agree, if
requested, to enter a Consent Order or Orders concerning the
provisions of this Agreement in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or any other Court of competent
jurisdiction, as a part of a resolution of any divorce action
filed or to be filed. This Agreement, and the terms and
conditions contained herein, as well as the enforcement of said
terms and conditions, shall be contingent upon the granting of a
Divorce Decree to either party by the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or any other Court of competent
jurisdiction. Furthermore, both parties hereto agree, if
requested, to execute the appropriate affidavits and consents to
secure a No-fault Divorce as may be required by the Divorce Code,
as amended. Both parties hereto agree that this Agreement may be
incorporated into a separate Court Order but shall not merge in
such order.
15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants
or undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein.
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of
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this Agreement with respect to the distribution and division of
marital and separate property are fair, equitable and
satisfactory to them based on tho length of their marriage and
other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration
by the parties. Both parties hereby accept the provisions of
this Agreement with respect to the division of property in lieu
of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all
claims and demands that they may now have or hereafter have
against the other for equitable distribution of their property by
any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to section 3502 of
the Divorce Code or any amendments thereto. Husband and wife
each voluntarily and intelligently waive and relinquish any right
to seek a court ordered determination and distribution of marital
property, but nothing herein contained shall constitute a waiver
by either party of any rights to seek the relief of any court for
the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Agreement.
16. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective
counsel, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair
and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, with
full knowledge of the assets of both parties, and that it is not
the result of any duress or undue influence. The parties
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acknowledge that they have been furnished with all information
relating to the financial affairs of the other which has been
requested by each of them or by their respective counsel.
17. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Husband and Wife shall from time to time at the request
of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party
any and all further instruments that may be reasonably required
to give full force and effect to the conditions of this Agree-
ment.
18. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of
this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and
executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The failure
of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver
of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. The
waiver of any term, condition, clause or provision of this
Agreement shall in no way be deemed or construed as a waiver of
any other term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement.
19. BREACH
If either party hereto breaches any provision of this
Agreement, the other party shall have the right, at his or her
election, to sue for such breach, or seek other remedies or
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relief as may be available to him or her. Both parties agree and
are aware that non-compliance with any provision of this Agree-
ment permits either party to pursue appropriate legal remedies,
including sanctions as set forth in 23 Pa. c.S.A. ~3105.
Each party further hereby agrees to save and hold
harmless the other party from any and all attorneys' fees, costs
and legal expenses and expenses that either may sustain, or incur
or become liable or answerable for, in any way whatsoever, or
shall pay upon, or in consequence of, any default or breach by
the other of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement by
reason of which either party shall or shall be obliged to retain
or engage counsel to initiate or maintain or defend proceedings
against the other at law or equity or both or in any way what-
soever, provided that the party who seeks to recover such
attorneys' fees, costs and legal expenses and expenses must first
be successful in whole or in part, before there would be any
liability for attorneys' fees, costs, legal expenses and
expenses. It is the specific agreement and intent of the parties
that a breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the burden and
obligation of any and all costs and expenses and counsel fees
incurred by the other party in endeavoring to protect and enforce
his or her rights under this Agreement.
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All remedies provided by law and all remedies provided
for in this Agreement for enforcement of the Agreement shall be
deemed to be cumulative and the exercise of one remedy shall not
bar or prevent the pursuit of any other remedy and either party
may elect to pursue such remedies simultaneously and the exercise
of a remedy one or more times shall not exhaust its use or
prevent further pursuit of such remedy.
20. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS
The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall not have any effect whatsoever in
determining the rights or obligations of the parties.
21. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between
the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to
be a separate and independent covenant and agreement.
22. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
23. VOID CLAUSES
If any term, conditions, clause or provision of this
Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid
in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause or
prOVision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other
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respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full
force, effect and operation.
24. BINDING AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their
hands and seals the day and year first above written.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the 1,)'1'''' day of (I.'(lt)(/ u:{- , 1995, before
me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Louann
Ensminger, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official
seal.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the I j>( f, day of (~ittfr<.1 ~ , 1995, before
me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Steven M.
Ensminger, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 95- 3)11). CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
vs.
STEVEN M. ENSMINGER,
Defendant
NOTICB TO DBFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action.
You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed against
you and a decree in divorce or annulment may be entered against you by
the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other
claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may
lose money or property or other rights important to you, including
custody or visitation with your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable
breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list
of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary
at the Cumberland County Courthouse, carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU 00 NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU
MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Cumberland county Courthouse
carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-6200
(717) 697-0371
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Andrew C. Sheely, ire
PA. I.D. No. 6246
1 West Main street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(717) 737-8761
Attorney for Plaintiff
LOUANN ENSMINGER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 95- CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
plaintiff
vs.
STEVEN M. ENSMINGER,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
1. plaintiff is Louann Ensminger, who currently resides at B
Walnut Lane, Camp Hill, cumberland county, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is steven M. Ensminger, who currently resides at
607-B, Apartment 25, Geneva Drive, Mechanicsburg, cumberland county,
Pennsylvania.
3. plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
commonwealth of pennsylvania for at leaat aix (6) months immediately
previous to the filing of this complaint.
4. plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 20, 1977, at
Enola, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment
between the parties.
6. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage
counseling and understanda that she may have the right to request that
the court require the parties hereto to participate in counseling.
7. Plaintiff avers as the grounda upon which thia action i. based
is thatl
(A) That the Defendant has offered such indignitie8 to the
Plaintiff, the injured and innocent spouse, as to render her condition
intolerable and life burdensome or, in the alternative,
(B) That the marriage between the parties hereto is
irretrievably broken and that the Plaintiff and Defendant have lived
separate and apart since April 14, 1995 or, in the alternative;
(C) That Plaintiff and Defendant are now living separate and
apart and, at the appropriate time, Plaintiff will submit an Affidavit
alleging that the parties have lived separate and apart for at least
two (2) years and that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a
decree in divorce divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant absolutely.
COUNT I. EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
8. The allegations in Paragraphs 1 through and inclUding 7 are
incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
9. Plaintiff and Defendant have legally and beneficially acquired
marital property, both real and personal, during their marriage from
August 20, 1977 to april 14, 1995.
10. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to the
equitable division of said marital property to the date of the filing
of this Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to equitably
divide all marital property pursuant to section 3501 and 3502 of the
Divorce Code prior to the entry of a final divorce decree.
COUNT II. ALIMONY
11. The allegations in Paragraphs 1 through and including 10 are
incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
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12. Plaintiff lacks sufficient assets, income and benefits to
provide for her reasonable means and support following the entry of a
divorce decree.
13. Plaintiff requires reasonable alimony to support herself
following the entry of a divorce Decree.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an
award of alimony upon the entry of a divorce decree pursuant to section
3701 of the Divorce Code.
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Respectfully submitted
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Andrew C. SheelYy/ quire
Attorney for PlaIn iff
( SEAL)
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifica-
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LOUANN ENSMINGER,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 95- CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
STEVEN M. ENSMINGER,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT
LOUANN ENSMINGER, being duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says:
(1) I have been advised of the availability of marriage
counseling and understand that I may request that the Court require
that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
(2) I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage
counselors in the Domestic Relations Office, which list is available to
me upon request.
(3) Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a
Divorce Decree being handed down by the Court.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa,c.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falei-
fication to authorities.
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STEVEN M. ENSMINGER, I NO. 95-3242 CIVIL TERM
Defendant I IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SBRVING COMPLAINT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ANDREW C. SHEELY, being duly sworn according to law deposes and
says that he caused the Complaint in the above-captioned matter to be
served by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt
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STEVEN M. ENSMINGER, I NO. 95-3242 CIVIL TERM
Defendant I IN DIVORCE
~FFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under section 3301(0) of the
Divorce Code was filed on jUNE 16, 1995.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing the
Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
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I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true
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LOUANN ENSMINGER,
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STEVEN M. ENSMINGER,
Defendant
NO. 95-3242 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in Divorce under section 3301(c) of the
Divorce code was filed on June 16, 1995. I acknowledge receiving a
certified copy of the Divorce Complaint, said copy being served upon me
by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, on June 19, 1995.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing the
Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them
before a divorce decree is granted.
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